See how first-day-of-school fashions have changed in Corpus Christi

First-day-of-school fashions have changed, but many of the emotions remain familiar.

The Caller-Times has documented the first day of school in the Coastal Bend for decades. Do you think you can tell the difference between back-to-school images in 1980 and 1990? Or 2019 and 2023?

Test your eye for first-day-of-school history here:

See if you recognize any friends, classmates or educators in these Caller-Times file photos:

The Corpus Christi Independent School District returns for the 2026-27 school year on Aug. 11. Tuloso-Midway ISD returned earlier.

Olivia Garrett reports on education and community news in South Texas. Contact her at [e-mail].

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: See how first-day-of-school

fashions have changed in Corpus Christi